Van Andel Arena

Community Arena Sparks Urban Revival

ROSSETTI led public forums and presentations with government officials, businesses and neighbors to build consensus and shape a collective vision for a multi-use arena located in a previously disinvested area. ROSSETTI’s master plan centered on the area’s strong cultural heritage to create a civic distinction and downtown development that would enhance, but not overwhelm, the neighborhood. Since its completion, the 12,000-seat Van Andel Arena has driven more than half a billion dollars in private investment into downtown Grand Rapids. Originally built as an events arena, ROSSETTI renovated the horseshoe bowl to accommodate the city’s minor league hockey team, the Grand Rapids Griffins. A soaring glass façade welcomes the community into the building by bringing the outside in. It hosts crowds for multi-use events, year-round.

What I enjoyed most was watching ROSSETTI turn our wish list into stunning reality.

david frey

executive board | grand action committee

Rossetti

The ROSSETTI discover, dare, deliver approach transforms design ideas from unthinkable to reality. We work with our partner clients on projects ranging from stadium design and mixed-use developments to hospitality and workplace. Family-owned for 50 years, ROSSETTI is an architecture firm of 100 talented team members headquartered in the heart of downtown Detroit.